Who is D.E. Shaw?

D.E. Shaw is is a global investment and technology development firm. The company's primary focus is on quantitative investing, employing advanced computer-based models and algorithms to identify and exploit investment opportunities across a wide range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, commodities, and currencies.

What is the Opportunity?

The D. E. Shaw group seeks talented individuals with unique perspectives to join their Fundamental Research Analyst Internship. Research analysts are vital to the firm’s fundamental investing groups. Analyst interns may have a passion for investing, but they may also be newcomers to the field and interested in solving complex, multifaceted problems.

Preferred Candidates:

• Candidates with keen problem-solving skills who have a demonstrated interest in financial markets will excel in this role.
• Successful interns will not only analyze new investment ideas but also contribute ideas of their own.
• No previous finance experience is necessary.

What are the roles and responsibilities?

Interns will research, analyze, and perform due diligence on specific companies or industries to help the group assess potential investments. You’ll be tasked with analyzing data from a variety of sources, reading company reports, and staying up to date on current news and trends.

Additional Info:

• This is a ten-week program that will take place in New York and is expected to run from June to August 2025.
• The expected monthly base salary for this position is $15,000. Our compensation package includes travel to and from the internship, overtime for all hours worked over 40 per week, a sign-on bonus, and choice of corporate housing or a summer housing allowance.